The Government has revealed three new confirmed cases of Covid-19 amid fresh support for businesses hit hard by the pandemic. It was the 14th day in a row where the number of new cases has been in single digits. Robertson earlier today announced the Government would offer interest-free loans for a year to small businesses hit by the impact of the Covid-19 crisis. Photo: Getty ImagesThere were also just three new cases of Covid-19 yesterday. In a statement, Finance Minister Grant Robertson appeared to be disappointed in banks' lending to help businesses impacted by Covid-19.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 01, 2020 01:17 UTC